Historic Moments: Ancient Chess in Africa!
Posted in Africa, Drum Majors, Historic Moments on Sep 1st, 2002 No Comments »
“Algers–Negres jouant aux Echecs” The undated postcard is loosely translated “Algers-Blacks playing chess.” Of course, in French “échecs” does not necessarily refer to “chess,” but could refer to other board games such a warri, ayò, or draughts. Pictured are four men playing what looks like a precursor to contemporary chess. However, the board men appear […]
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